Kansas State University to Celebrate the Day of Ecuador

On August 6th, Kansas State University will host several academic events in celebration of the Day of Ecuador, providing a forum for researchers, educators and students to exchange and discuss ideas and approaches about the role of education in generating human development in the new era.

These events will count with the presence and participation of Ecuadorian Ambassador to the United States, Nathalie Cely; Vice Minister María del Pilar Troya from SENESCYT, the Ecuadorian governing body of higher education; and Freddy Alvarez, general research dean of the Instituto de Altos Estudios Nacionales, will participate with university administrators as part of the program.

Panel discussions will be held throughout the day, and the event will conclude with a concert by Papaya Dada, an Ecuadorian musical group that fuses traditional sounds with funk, jazz, pop and salsa, from 5:15-7 p.m. in the Union’s Grand Ballroom. For more details about registration, agenda, and live streaming, please visit the Day of Ecuador Website

Additionally, Ambassador Nathalie Cely will take part in the graduation ceremony of 100 Ecuadorian scholarship recipients of the Go Teacher Program. Students in this program explore topics related to curriculum, teaching and learning, diversity, and educational technology in their area of specialization.

The graduation ceremony will take place on August 7th at 9:00 pm-Central Standard Time. You can watch the graduation ceremony at: